ArpelarOK
A town of 312.
312 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Arpelar. Another town gets a different order.
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Arpelar
Most working residents leave Arpelar for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are McAlester (32%), Fort Smith (4%) and Muskogee (4%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, hot summers
Arpelar has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 29°.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Arpelar is
Arpelar beats the Oklahoma average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Arpelar | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.6% | 76.3% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 81.4% | 77.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.2% | 7.8% |
Homes in Arpelar sell for about $575K
The median sale price was $575,000 in April 2026.
100% of working residents leave Arpelar for work
Where Arpelar’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Arpelar
Unincorporated community and Census designated place in Oklahoma, United States
Arpelar is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States. Its population was 291 as of the 2020 census. U.S. Route 270 and Oklahoma State Highway 1 pass through the community.
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- Population
- 291
- Area
- 2.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 748 ft